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Gentrified: meaning, definitions and examples

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gentrified

 

[ ˈdʒɛn.trɪ.faɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

urban development

Gentrified refers to the process of transforming a neighborhood through the influx of new residents and investment, often leading to the displacement of original residents due to rising property values and living costs. This term is commonly associated with urban areas experiencing revitalization that caters to more affluent populations.

Synonyms

redeveloped, revitalized, upscaled

Examples of usage

  • The gentrified neighborhood now boasts upscale cafes and boutiques.
  • Many original residents felt left behind as their community became gentrified.
  • The city's policy aimed to prevent the gentrification of low-income areas.

Translations

Translations of the word "gentrified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gentrificado

🇮🇳 जेंट्रिफाइड

🇩🇪 gentrifiziert

🇮🇩 gentrifikasi

🇺🇦 джентрифікований

🇵🇱 gentryfikowany

🇯🇵 ジェントリファイド

🇫🇷 gentrifié

🇪🇸 gentrificado

🇹🇷 gentrifiye

🇰🇷 젠트리피케이션된

🇸🇦 تحديث

🇨🇿 gentrifikovaný

🇸🇰 gentrifikovaný

🇨🇳 高档化

🇸🇮 gentrificiran

🇮🇸 gentrifíkaður

🇰🇿 жентрификация

🇬🇪 ჯენტრიფიკაცია

🇦🇿 gentrifikasiya

🇲🇽 gentrificado

Etymology

The term 'gentrified' derives from the word 'gentry,' which in Middle English referred to the nobility or upper class. The concept began to gain notoriety in the 1960s when sociologist Ruth Glass used it to describe the changes occurring in London's Islington district. She noted the transformation of working-class neighborhoods as more affluent individuals moved in, thus leading to the displacement of long-term residents. Over the decades, 'gentrification' became a key notion in urban studies and sociology, referring not just to physical improvements and aesthetic enhancements but also to the social consequences that accompany such demographic shifts. As cities underwent significant economic shifts, gentrification emerged as a double-edged sword, offering revitalization and opportunities while simultaneously posing challenges for existing communities and cultural heritages.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,720, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.